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Lecture demonstrations play an important role in Physics classes, in order to increase student understanding of the concepts demonstrated and to increase student enjoyment of class. This is particularly true for lower level large lecture classes.

The Physics demo room (Room 6128) is set up for this purpose. Basic items, such as open racks for storage, a work bench for testing, and moving carts for transportation, are installed in the room. Here is the layout map.

This site shows photographs and descriptions of the Physics demonstrations used to teach undergraduate physics classes. Select a category from the left and then select a demonstration from above and you will see a picture of the equipment.

Some demonstrations may also be attached to a computer using a Pasco Science Workshop data acquisition system allowing real time data plotting in the lecture theatre/classroom.

Most of these demonstrations require an extended setup/preparation time, so please inform your TA and us as soon as possible which demonstrations you require.